Decision details

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

(a) that the requirement to make changes to operations at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in response to forthcoming changes in waste management legislation and Environment Agency requirements be approved;

 

(b) that the Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport and Director of Finance and Public Value in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities and Equality be given delegated authority to make any operational changes required at the HWRCs to comply with the changes in legislation and Environment Agency requirements and to mitigate costs including the development of a QR system and restriction of certain wastes at nominated sites; and

 

(c) note the Collection & Packaging Reforms and the potential impact this may have on municipal waste management services in Devon in the future.

Reason Key: Strategic, Political or Financial Significance;

Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

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Consultees

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Contact: Meg Booth, Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport Email: meg.booth@devon.gov.uk.

Report author: Meg Booth

Publication date: 13/12/2023

Date of decision: 13/12/2023

Decided at meeting: 13/12/2023 - Cabinet

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